Answers

Subtract 8/80 from 84/60

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 8/80

84/60 - 8/80 is 13/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   336/240 - 24/240 = 336 - 24/240 = 312/240
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
6. In mixed form: 13/10

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